Knowles, Oklahoma facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Knowles, Oklahoma
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Location in Beaver County and state of Oklahoma.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Beaver |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2) |
| • Land | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,530 ft (770 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 6 |
| • Density | 30.15/sq mi (11.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73847
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-40100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412843 |
Knowles is a very small town located in Beaver County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2020, only 6 people lived there, making it one of the smallest towns in Oklahoma.
History of Knowles
The most famous historical site in Knowles is the Knowles Grain Elevator. This building is so important that it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This list includes special places across the United States that are worth protecting because of their history.
Geography and Location
Knowles is found in Beaver County, Oklahoma. It's a small area, covering about 0.51 square kilometers (or 0.2 square miles) of land. There are no lakes or rivers within the town's boundaries.
A major road, US Route 64, goes through Knowles. This road helps connect the town to other places.
Population Changes in Knowles
Knowles has seen its population change a lot over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 219 | — | |
| 1940 | 104 | −52.5% | |
| 1950 | 91 | −12.5% | |
| 1960 | 62 | −31.9% | |
| 1970 | 52 | −16.1% | |
| 1980 | 44 | −15.4% | |
| 1990 | 18 | −59.1% | |
| 2000 | 32 | 77.8% | |
| 2010 | 11 | −65.6% | |
| 2020 | 6 | −45.5% | |
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In 1930, 219 people lived in Knowles. By 2020, the population had dropped to just 6 people. This shows a big change in the town's size over time.
In 2000, there were 32 people living in Knowles. About half of the homes had children under 18. The average age of people in Knowles was 24 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Knowles (Oklahoma) para niños
